Not guilty…and it’s about time. That’s my take on the 2015 finding of the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that cholesterol in food is “not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.” Until now, the “official” position on cholesterol consumption… Continue Reading
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Is a Low-Fat Diet Good for Your Heart?
Myth: The low-fat diet reduces your risk of heart disease because fat is bad for you, so eat no more than 25 to 35 percent of your food intake as fat, and keep saturated fat intake to less… Continue Reading
Is Fish Good for Your Heart?
For years, we doctors have been advising our patients to eat more fish because of the vast amount of research showing that fish is good for the heart. In general, that’s true. But it’s also true that not… Continue Reading